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Recent rumors and gossip about College Footballen-usJim Harbaugh honors Aaron Feis, football coach slain in Florida school shootingMichigan Wolverines head coach Jim Harbaugh paid tribute to the memory of Aaron Feis, an assistant football coach who was among those slain in Wednesday’s mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla. Witness accounts state that Feis was murdered while heroically shielding students and pushing others to safety as alleged gunman Nikolas Cruz, 19, wielded an AR-15 rifle and open-fired. Seventeen have been confirmed dead in the massacre and as of Thursday morning, per CNN, 14 additional wounded victims are being treated at area hospitals. Harbaugh tweeted out his tribute Thursday morning, hailing Feis as a “real hero.” The sports world of course has provided a tremendous outpouring of support for the victims, families and others affected by this tragedy. Others have revealed just how much the massacre so troublesomely hits close to home.As it stands as authorities sort through the aftermath of America’s latest mass shooting — this time once again occurring in our nation’s schools — Cruz15 Feb 2018 12:12:09 -0500http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/jim_harbaugh_honors_aaron_feis_football_coach_slain_in_florida_school_shooting/s1_8061_25715927
http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/jim_harbaugh_honors_aaron_feis_football_coach_slain_in_florida_school_shooting/s1_8061_25715927Jim Harbaugh honors Aaron Feis, football coach slain in Florida school shootinghttp://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/jim_harbaugh_honors_aaron_feis_football_coach_slain_in_florida_school_shooting/s1_8061_25715927http://www.yardbarker.com/media/8/5/85efb91f031dd9c17bc876f6efaf50d44e42e699/top_story/10511802.jpgDan Mullen would 'love' to get Tim Tebow involved at FloridaNew Florida head football coach Dan Mullen has his sights set on getting a Gators legend involved with his program. He wants Tim Tebow.As we all know, Tebow is currently involved in other endeavors. Along with his amazing charity work, he’s been invited to spring training with the New York Mets once again. He also still has his lucrative gig at ESPN covering college football.That hasn’t stopped Mullen from dreaming big.
“I talked to Timmy, and I’d love to get Timmy back in the program in whatever role he would want to come in,” Mullen said, per SEC Country. “He’s got a lot of things going on. I talked to him the other day, ‘Hey, what are you doing?’ He’s like, ‘I’m taking batting practice.’ He was somewhere in California or Arizona. He’s got baseball going on.
“Before that, he was in Southeast Asia on a mission trip. So his plate’s full, but we’d love to get him back in whatever capacity.”
Shoot your shot, coach.No doubt, if Mullen was able to convince Tebow to come back to Florida in an official capacity, he11 Feb 2018 00:00:37 -0500http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/dan_mullen_would_8216love_8217_to_get_tim_tebow_involved_with_florida_football_program/s1_12680_25674089
http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/dan_mullen_would_8216love_8217_to_get_tim_tebow_involved_with_florida_football_program/s1_12680_25674089Dan Mullen would 'love' to get Tim Tebow involved at Floridahttp://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/dan_mullen_would_8216love_8217_to_get_tim_tebow_involved_with_florida_football_program/s1_12680_25674089http://www.yardbarker.com/media/1/5/15d0f669dcafe6ebd26374bd933acbc632ac9a2c/top_story/GettyImages-915382870.jpgReport: Longtime Jim Harbaugh assistant causing frustrationTim Drevno has served as an assistant coach under Jim Harbaugh for most of the last 15 years, but that prolonged faith is reportedly the root of some frustration at Michigan.According to Gregg Henson of Gridiron Now, sources at the school said nobody in the athletic building can understand how offensive coordinator and line coach Tim Drevno remains employed.Henson cited the departure of assistant coach Greg Frey, who left Indiana for Michigan in 2017 but joined Willie Taggart’s staff at Florida State this offseason. Frey is a respected O-line coach, but Drevno apparently kept control of the unit.And the offensive line has been a major problem for the Wolverines since Harbaugh’s arrival. Michigan’s total numbers don’t look terrible, but the running game has consistently failed to reach three yards per carry against ranked opponents, such as Ohio State, Michigan State and Wisconsin.For Michigan to compete for national title, that problem must change. Yet for better or worse — and if the report is completely tru09 Feb 2018 12:03:26 -0500http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/report_longtime_jim_harbaugh_assistant_causing_frustration/s1_12680_25664255
http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/report_longtime_jim_harbaugh_assistant_causing_frustration/s1_12680_25664255Report: Longtime Jim Harbaugh assistant causing frustrationhttp://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/report_longtime_jim_harbaugh_assistant_causing_frustration/s1_12680_25664255http://www.yardbarker.com/media/7/d/7dce9ea7812fd9f07f05d5367a5b3ea542cbac60/top_story/10511515.jpgDan Mullen not buying Georgia as dominant SEC team yetThe Georgia Bulldogs certainly look like college football’s rising power. Kirby Smart is fresh off a national championship appearance and now boasts the top recruiting class in the sport.You might think Dan Mullen, the new coach of the rival Florida Gators, might be a little bit nervous about Georgia’s potential to establish themselves as a true national power. Quite the opposite, at least for now.“Listen, winning one SEC Championship Game doesn’t make you a dominant program, you know what I’m saying?” Mullen said, via Thomas Goldkamp of 247 Sports. “In two of the last three years, we’ve been to the SEC Championship Game. So even a blind squirrel finds a nut every once in a while.”Mullen’s remarks were lighthearted, but the gauntlet has clearly been thrown. The Gators still see themselves as SEC contenders, even if their on-field product fell behind Georgia last year. Of course, both will have to find a way to deal with Tua for the foreseeable future.08 Feb 2018 17:00:58 -0500http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/dan_mullen_not_buying_rival_georgia_as_dominant_sec_team_yet/s1_127_25658522
http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/dan_mullen_not_buying_rival_georgia_as_dominant_sec_team_yet/s1_127_25658522Dan Mullen not buying Georgia as dominant SEC team yethttp://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/dan_mullen_not_buying_rival_georgia_as_dominant_sec_team_yet/s1_127_25658522http://www.yardbarker.com/media/3/8/3869a99bdb01c07b39293941628a4d9fc9e52b5e/top_story/10442858.jpgManziel told to stop tweeting at A&M recruits to avoid violationJohnny Manziel has been trying to do his part this recruiting season to help his alma mater land some of the top players in the country, but the former Texas A&M quarterback is going to have to tone that down — at least publicly.On Wednesday, which was National Signing Day for college football, Manziel tweeted that he has been told he can no longer reach out to recruits due to “controversial NCAA rules.” As Alex Miller of the Dallas Morning News notes, the rules are pretty clear in this instance. NCAA bylaw 13.02.13 (c) states that former players cannot “be assisting or to have been requested (by the athletics department staff) to assist in the recruitment of prospective student-athletes.” Prospective players can initiate contact, but Manziel can’t go around reaching out to high schoolers telling them they should play for the Aggies.Here are two instances in which he did that: Texas A&M shouldn’t have a whole lot of trouble landing top recruits with Jimbo Fisher now at the helm, but you can see how a 07 Feb 2018 14:07:23 -0500http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/johnny_manziel_told_to_stop_tweeting_at_texas_a_m_recruits_to_avoid_violation/s1_127_25646603
http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/johnny_manziel_told_to_stop_tweeting_at_texas_a_m_recruits_to_avoid_violation/s1_127_25646603Manziel told to stop tweeting at A&M recruits to avoid violationhttp://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/johnny_manziel_told_to_stop_tweeting_at_texas_a_m_recruits_to_avoid_violation/s1_127_25646603http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/e/ee6c8d1873a69eecb18bfe820c40409cedc70bbf/top_story/9915629.jpgMother walks out after WR recruit Jacob Copeland picks FloridaThe mother of a high school football recruit walked out of her son’s televised announcement on Wednesday after he chose a school that was not to her liking.Four-star wide receiver Jacob Copeland was choosing between three schools: Alabama, Florida and Tennessee. His mother sitting beside him was wearing an Alabama sweatshirt and Tennessee hat. She had a 66 percent chance of being happy. Instead, Copeland chose the Gators. This was not an easy decision for Copeland. (@JCope1era) February 6, 2018 When players choose between schools there are bound to be hurt feelings. It’s just not that often that you see a parent so upset by a child’s decision, though we’ve seen it happen twice before to the same mom.07 Feb 2018 17:51:58 -0500http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/mother_walks_out_after_wr_recruit_jacob_copeland_picks_florida/s1_127_25648907
http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/mother_walks_out_after_wr_recruit_jacob_copeland_picks_florida/s1_127_25648907Mother walks out after WR recruit Jacob Copeland picks Floridahttp://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/mother_walks_out_after_wr_recruit_jacob_copeland_picks_florida/s1_127_25648907http://www.yardbarker.com/media/6/9/69398fd69c80c055b57d2a70295f75b178f1c738/top_story/9549338.jpgTexas football Twitter account suspended before NSDNational signing day is Wednesday, and college football fans will be flocking to their favorite school’s social media account to see the program officially announce the addition of a new player. But Texas might need some help returning to Twitter.Dylan Buckingham of KFOR pointed out the team’s official Twitter account has been temporarily suspended. When manually typing in the @TexasFootball handle, an “Account suspended” message immediately appears.It’s an inconvenient time for the Longhorns, who are preparing to celebrate one of the nation’s best recruiting classes. The haul is currently No. 3 in the 247Sports composite rankings, so NSD will be a encouraging, hopeful time for fans.Unfortunately for the program, it might be limited in its ability to celebrate through one social media vessel.But this matter will eventually be resolved, and Texas finally will be back.On social media.06 Feb 2018 12:07:36 -0500http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/texas_football_twitter_account_suspended_before_nsd/s1_12680_25633820
http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/texas_football_twitter_account_suspended_before_nsd/s1_12680_25633820Texas football Twitter account suspended before NSDhttp://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/texas_football_twitter_account_suspended_before_nsd/s1_12680_25633820http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/0/b058cd71d008601a031cc3a1273a748696d8f9fc/top_story/9655568.jpgEx-TCU WR Kolby Listenbee files $1 million lawsuit against schoolFormer TCU wide receiver Kolby Listenbee on Wednesday filed a lawsuit in Dallas County against TCU, Gary Patterson and the Big XII in which he alleges he was abused while playing for the Horned Frogs. The suit names several coaches, trainers and physicians associated with TCU/the football program, as defendants.Listenbee claims that he was mistreated after suffering a hip injury during the 2015 season and is suing for $1 million in damages. He says he was forced to practice even though he shouldn’t have been following his hip injury. He says he received anesthetics and corticosteroids injections before games and even at halftime in order to play.Listenbee claims that he was pressured to play, even in the game where he suffered the hip injury. He alleges the coaches and trainers “harassed, humiliated, pressured, and threatened” him to return to play. In his suit, he says he was embarrassed by Patterson and kicked out of first class on a flight, where seniors usually sit, and that Patterson tried to motivate hi01 Feb 2018 20:33:23 -0500http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/ex_tcu_wr_kolby_listenbee_files_1_million_lawsuit_against_school/s1_127_25599398
http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/ex_tcu_wr_kolby_listenbee_files_1_million_lawsuit_against_school/s1_127_25599398Ex-TCU WR Kolby Listenbee files $1 million lawsuit against schoolhttp://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/ex_tcu_wr_kolby_listenbee_files_1_million_lawsuit_against_school/s1_127_25599398http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/8/28793fc594f79b609db91bdd28d54f9efa276b78/top_story/9142325.jpgNebraska strength coach will not be punished for hospitalization of playersNebraska strength coach Zach Duval will not be punished by the school for the hospitalization of two players recently.Cornhuskers athletic director Bill Moos confirmed on Tuesday to the Lincoln Journal Star’s Parker Gabriel that Duval will not be punished. The program announced on Tuesday that two players were hospitalized during winter workouts after showing symptoms of rhabdomyolysis. Their urine was discolored following some weight workouts, and the team decided to have them hospitalized as a precautionary measure.Wide receiver Tyjon Lindsey was hospitalized three days, while defensive lineman Dylan Owen was hospitalized for two. Both were released from the hospital and have returned to the team.In a statement, Nebraska head coach Scott Frost took responsibility for what happened.30 Jan 2018 20:11:36 -0500http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/nebraska_strength_coach_will_not_be_punished_for_hospitalization_of_players/s1_127_25581332
http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/nebraska_strength_coach_will_not_be_punished_for_hospitalization_of_players/s1_127_25581332Nebraska strength coach will not be punished for hospitalization of playershttp://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/nebraska_strength_coach_will_not_be_punished_for_hospitalization_of_players/s1_127_25581332http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/0/b081a0bbc092984f47ab867f2df73497fba94d3c/top_story/10434030.jpgGeorgia likely to boost ticket prices after run to national championship gameThe Georgia athletic department seems to have plans to capitalize on the successful run by the football program last season.The Atlanta Journal Constitution reports that there is an item on the Athletic Board’s agenda for Tuesday intended to discuss a “ticket price adjustment.”It’s unclear whether the adjustment means an increase or decrease, but it doesn’t take much to figure a price hike on tickets is likely.Georgia has increased ticket prices twice since 2014. Another price hike would make sense now that Georgia football has become even more successful. Donations can also be required before one can purchase season tickets to games.Kirby Smart and his team have created a hot ticket in Athens.28 Jan 2018 14:37:55 -0500http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/georgia_likely_to_boost_ticket_prices_after_run_to_national_championship_game/s1_127_25562546
http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/georgia_likely_to_boost_ticket_prices_after_run_to_national_championship_game/s1_127_25562546Georgia likely to boost ticket prices after run to national championship gamehttp://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/georgia_likely_to_boost_ticket_prices_after_run_to_national_championship_game/s1_127_25562546http://www.yardbarker.com/media/9/b/9b5ca5740063a0aa57d07b1176da19ff8e353051/top_story/9664943.jpgWATCH: Nick Saban dances with recruit during visitThe greatness of Nick Saban cannot be argued. His success as a college head coach is unrivaled, and every single year he brings in a treasure trove of NFL-level talent through his never-ending recruiting efforts.And now, thanks to a short video, we have an idea about how he keeps reeling in that talent.Three-star recruit Eddie Smith posted a video, which was shared by Andrew Hammond of the Associated Press, in which Saban dances with what appears to be Smith’s family and/or friends. Alabama has already offered Smith, as have Mississippi State, Arkansas, Missouri, Arizona State and others. Somehow, we’re betting Saban’s visit will leave a lasting impression. And we won’t be surprised in the least to hear that Smith ultimately decides Tuscaloosa is where he needs to hang his hat in the coming years.28 Jan 2018 14:10:05 -0500http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/watch_nick_saban_dances_with_recruit_during_visit/s1_12680_25562240
http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/watch_nick_saban_dances_with_recruit_during_visit/s1_12680_25562240WATCH: Nick Saban dances with recruit during visithttp://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/watch_nick_saban_dances_with_recruit_during_visit/s1_12680_25562240http://www.yardbarker.com/media/7/4/74648386f37859b9f7c66f7f75b3b44829b74561/top_story/10546937.jpgBiggest winners and losers from 2018 Senior BowlThe Senior Bowl can mean everything or nothing. For some, the week of practice and subsequent game in Mobile is a chance to burst onto the NFL Draft scene and make a name for themselves. For others, it’s just another event on the way to a first-round pick.In the grand scheme of things, it sits only behind the NFL Combine in terms of overall importance to what happens at the Draft itself.Like any other year, we’re leaving the Senior Bowl with our views having changed on a host of prospects — some for better, some for worse. Here are the winners and losers of the 2018 Senior Bowl.Winner: Players who sat outThe Senior Bowl is a vital event for some players who need to make a splash prior to the Combine. For many others, however, it’s unnecessary — something they can afford to miss. Given the injury risk, it’s probably something more players should miss. Michigan defensive tackle Maurice Hurst, Boston College defensive end Harold Landry, Ohio State center Billy Price, Notre Dame guard Quenton Nelson, and Georgia 27 Jan 2018 18:27:07 -0500http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/biggest_winners_and_losers_from_2018_senior_bowl/s1_12680_25557380
http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/biggest_winners_and_losers_from_2018_senior_bowl/s1_12680_25557380Biggest winners and losers from 2018 Senior Bowlhttp://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/biggest_winners_and_losers_from_2018_senior_bowl/s1_12680_25557380http://www.yardbarker.com/media/8/2/827603e37e022cd32d9f561bf7884f40f345814e/top_story/10569912.jpgWATCH: Josh Allen shows off gorgeous touch on TD pass in Senior BowlNobody will argue that Josh Allen has a Howitzer for an arm. He threw some bullets for touchdowns at the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl last December, and he ripped off the fastest pass ever recorded at the Senior Bowl (66 miles per hour) during the week.NFL scouts are just drooling over his potential. However, one thing that’s been a huge question mark is whether Allen has the requisite touch to make the kinds of throws he’ll need to make against NFL defenses. It was only one throw, but on Saturday he answered that question with a resounding “Yes!” Allen got off to a rough start early in the game. But he really started to click on this drive. To this point in the game the quarterback has 66 yards on 6-of-9 passing with that gorgeous touchdown.27 Jan 2018 17:03:53 -0500http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/watch_josh_allen_shows_off_gorgeous_touch_on_td_pass_in_senior_bowl/s1_12680_25556930
http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/watch_josh_allen_shows_off_gorgeous_touch_on_td_pass_in_senior_bowl/s1_12680_25556930WATCH: Josh Allen shows off gorgeous touch on TD pass in Senior Bowlhttp://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/watch_josh_allen_shows_off_gorgeous_touch_on_td_pass_in_senior_bowl/s1_12680_25556930http://www.yardbarker.com/media/4/b/4b4283fdf6aa2d81dfa8d789083f74d30f59e33b/top_story/10569488.jpgHighly prized QB Tanner McKee to serve two-year mission before playing college ballBefore he ever sets foot on a college field, four-star quarterback Tanner McKee out of Corona, Calif. is putting his faith before football. The pro-style quarterback will serve a two-year Mormon mission before he begins his college football career.“To me, it’s about being dedicated to what you believe in,” McKee said, per Adam Kramer of Bleacher Report. “Other people are going to think I’m nuts for going out for two years, but I feel like this will help me in the long run. You don’t have to just pick football or your faith. You can balance them and have both.”According to Rivals, McKee has offers from Alabama, Georgia, Nebraska, Stanford, Washington, Texas and BYU. But he is still unsigned heading into the second signing period, and his decision to go through with the mission trip instead of launching into football is proving somewhat of a tricky issue.“I think his mission trip probably has steered some schools away as a whole,” McKee’s high school coach Matt Logan said to Bleacher Report. “You’re projecting 27 Jan 2018 13:29:43 -0500http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/highly_prized_qb_tanner_mckee_to_serve_two_year_mission_before_playing_college_ball/s1_12680_25554830
http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/highly_prized_qb_tanner_mckee_to_serve_two_year_mission_before_playing_college_ball/s1_12680_25554830Highly prized QB Tanner McKee to serve two-year mission before playing college ballhttp://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/highly_prized_qb_tanner_mckee_to_serve_two_year_mission_before_playing_college_ball/s1_12680_25554830http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/7/c7e17460417aee4f90f96bca53a6ed9cdad6eea9/top_story/10506411.jpgLe'Veon Bell staunchly backs 'family man' Mark DantonioFormer Michigan State running back Le’Veon Bell doesn’t believe the reports that his old coach, Mark Dantonio, helped create a culture of denial.Less than a day after Dantonio patently denied any wrongdoing in the wake of an Outside the Lines investigation that exposed the Michigan State football program in a very big way, Bell is speaking up for his old coach. He also doesn’t believe basketball coach Tom Izzo would have knowingly done anything wrong, either. The OTL report that came out on Friday paints the entire Michigan State athletic department in a very dark light. In the wake of the Larry Nassar scandal, it alleges that the football program knowingly tried to cover up sexual assault and violence against women and that at least 16 football players have been accused of those crimes since 2007.Then later on in the evening, a report by Nichole Auerbach of The Athletic delved even deeper. It’s not surprising that Bell would stick up for his college coach. However, the mounting evidence against Dantonio and 27 Jan 2018 13:23:26 -0500http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/le_39veon_bell_staunchly_backs_39family_man_39_mark_dantonio/s1_12680_25555430
http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/le_39veon_bell_staunchly_backs_39family_man_39_mark_dantonio/s1_12680_25555430Le'Veon Bell staunchly backs 'family man' Mark Dantoniohttp://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/le_39veon_bell_staunchly_backs_39family_man_39_mark_dantonio/s1_12680_25555430http://www.yardbarker.com/media/1/a/1ae3da0e8d50e5cdcf4c90e27531dc2bd1ccbb11/top_story/10565230.jpg